Based in Ulsan, South Korea, the Korean Additive Manufacturing User Group (K-AMUG) is a developer of 3D printing materials, equipment, manufacturing processes and service-related technologies. It’s latest project, a 3D printed lightweight, airless tire, has been displayed at Techfesta 3D…
Ashford Orthodontics applies 3D printing, expedites dental production by 24 hours
Five years after its initial experimentation Ashford Orthodontics, a UK based laboratory, has shown great success with its 3D printed dental equipment. According to CEO and founder, Sean Thompson, “Digital orthodontics was something we knew we had to get into.…
Bladder grown from 3D bioprinted tissue continues to function after 14 years
After more than a decade, a 3D bioprinted bladder, created by Dr. Anthony Atala at Boston Children’s Hospital, is sustaining the live of a patient. The 3D bioprinted organ was made to replace patient Luke Massella’s defective bladder in 2004.…
SwRI and UTSA to develop 3D printed medical implant for slow-release cancer medication
Researchers at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are developing a 3D printed implant which can deliver a controlled medicine dosage over several weeks. The device could be used…
Dutch Railways signs 3D printed supply contract with DiManEx
Dutch Railways has signed a multi-year contract with digital supply chain service provider DiManEx, to integrate 3D printing into its spare part distribution. The deal came about as part of Dutch Railways’ plan to optimize the efficiency of its coaches and…
DyeMansion raises $5 million to further 3D printing post-processing R&D
Munich headquartered startup DyeMansion has raised $5 million in Series A funding for its 3D printing post-processing technology. The funding came from Unternehmertum Venture Capital (UVC Partners), btov Partners and AM Ventures. DyeMansion plans to use the money to expand…
GKN Aerospace cuts production time and costs with Stratasys 3D printer
Stratasys has announced that GKN Aerospace, a UK-based global engineering firm has improved production times for tooling applications since integrating its F900 3D printer into production. This printer was implemented at GKN’s Filton, South Gloucestershire manufacturing site, allowing the company to create complex parts,…
University researchers develop new method for making 3D printed molds
Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria & the Institute of Science and Information Technology in Italy have developed a new tool for creating 3D printed molds. The tool automatically finds the best method to design silicone molds,…
3D Printing News Sliced, Volkswagen, Dassault Systèmes, FORMNEXT and more
Today’s digest of the latest 3D printing industry news contains updates from Volkswagen, Dassault Systèmes and Roboze. There is also an new opportunity for educators and students working in the area of advanced manufacturing. Innovation awards on CBS The Science…
PrintLab expands 3D printing curriculum
PrintLab, a UK based 3D printing reseller, has announced the launch of additional language options for its PrintLab Classroom learning program. The first new language to be available will be Polish, with Spanish and Chinese versions set to launch later…
